Six weeks later, Georgia fires still raging
The state's inability to keep the fires from rushing out of the Okefenokee Swamp is kindling a debate over lagging forestry budgets. By Patrik Jonsson
What do states owe the exonerated?
States' compensation for wrongful imprisonment ranges from zero to millions of dollars. By Amanda Paulson
Life in a remote US Army outpost in Iraq: IEDs, DVDs, and A/C
Doria, near Kiruk, is part of the new US counterinsurgency effort, where 110-degree heat isn't the only foe US troops face. By Howard LaFranchi
Bush tightens squeeze on Sudan
His new sanctions Tuesday seek to press the regime but not deepen the Darfur crisis. By Peter Grier and Scott Baldauf
SMILE, LAUGH & CRY WITH ODE
From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer
WORLD
From rice to nukes, Koreas find little unity
North and South Korean officials meet in high-level talks this week. By Donald Kirk
Reporters on the Job
Moderate voices from a Pakistani city
In Kohat, near Pakistan's restive tribal areas, many say the remote border regions need more government engagement to curb rising extremism. Part 2 of three. By David Montero
Israel's Labor Party taps soldier-politicians
Two retired military chiefs will face off in a vote to lead the dovish party in the wake of last summer's Lebanon war. By Joshua Mitnick
USA
Earth nears tipping point on climate change
A rise of 1 degree Celsius could be enough to trigger 'dangerous' warming, scientists warn. By Peter N. Spotts
China, nuclear technology, and a US sale
Critics of a deal to sell China cutting-edge reactors hope to stall it in Congress by questioning the sale's taxpayer-backed financing. By Mark Clayton
EDITORIAL
Genocide diplomacy in Darfur
President Bush makes good on a sanctions threat, but much depends on China.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Azeris in Iran, the censure of LeBron James for not acting on Darfur, the immigration bill, and the lack of political change on Capitol Hill.
OPINION
At graduation, reflections on race
A white family's experience in a predominantly black school. By Jim Sollisch
Psychological warfare between the US and Iran
They finally met for talks, but both sides are ramping up the pressure. By John Hughes
FEATURES, CURRENTS
A migrant worker's dream comes true
When Monitor readers first met Michelle Castillo in 2001, the 16-year-old was working at a farm in Illinois. Now she is about to enter a new field: education. By Marjorie Kehe
Recipes for when there are only two of you
Cooking meals for two doesn't have to mean difficult math and leftovers By Jessica Worful
How 'the perfect day' has changed
Marriages may be more stable as couples wait longer to get married. But they spend more, too. By Marilyn Gardner
The wannabe nation of Nagorno-Karabakh
With a flag, parliament, and prime minister, this 'country' is all dressed up but has nowhere to go. By Nicole Itano
THE HOME FORUM
No-strings-attached love
We're each the recipient of God's blessings - not because of merit, but because He loves us.
Uncensored self-expression, fourth-grade style
Schoolchildren find that writing for 10 minutes without stopping is harder than they imagined. By C.L. Votaw
From Limestone Cliffs
A poem. By Steve Benson
A quiet new horse meets a noisy old road
The roadway in front of the farm offers surprises and adventure. By Sue Wunder
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
MAY 30, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
Six weeks later, Georgia fires still raging
The state's inability to keep the fires from rushing out of the Okefenokee Swamp is kindling a debate over lagging forestry budgets. By Patrik Jonsson
What do states owe the exonerated?
States' compensation for wrongful imprisonment ranges from zero to millions of dollars. By Amanda Paulson
Life in a remote US Army outpost in Iraq: IEDs, DVDs, and A/C
Doria, near Kiruk, is part of the new US counterinsurgency effort, where 110-degree heat isn't the only foe US troops face. By Howard LaFranchi
Bush tightens squeeze on Sudan
His new sanctions Tuesday seek to press the regime but not deepen the Darfur crisis. By Peter Grier and Scott Baldauf
SMILE, LAUGH & CRY WITH ODE
From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer
WORLD
From rice to nukes, Koreas find little unity
North and South Korean officials meet in high-level talks this week. By Donald Kirk
Reporters on the Job
Moderate voices from a Pakistani city
In Kohat, near Pakistan's restive tribal areas, many say the remote border regions need more government engagement to curb rising extremism. Part 2 of three. By David Montero
Israel's Labor Party taps soldier-politicians
Two retired military chiefs will face off in a vote to lead the dovish party in the wake of last summer's Lebanon war. By Joshua Mitnick
USA
Earth nears tipping point on climate change
A rise of 1 degree Celsius could be enough to trigger 'dangerous' warming, scientists warn. By Peter N. Spotts
China, nuclear technology, and a US sale
Critics of a deal to sell China cutting-edge reactors hope to stall it in Congress by questioning the sale's taxpayer-backed financing. By Mark Clayton
EDITORIAL
Genocide diplomacy in Darfur
President Bush makes good on a sanctions threat, but much depends on China.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Azeris in Iran, the censure of LeBron James for not acting on Darfur, the immigration bill, and the lack of political change on Capitol Hill.
OPINION
At graduation, reflections on race
A white family's experience in a predominantly black school. By Jim Sollisch
Psychological warfare between the US and Iran
They finally met for talks, but both sides are ramping up the pressure. By John Hughes
FEATURES, CURRENTS
A migrant worker's dream comes true
When Monitor readers first met Michelle Castillo in 2001, the 16-year-old was working at a farm in Illinois. Now she is about to enter a new field: education. By Marjorie Kehe
Recipes for when there are only two of you
Cooking meals for two doesn't have to mean difficult math and leftovers By Jessica Worful
How 'the perfect day' has changed
Marriages may be more stable as couples wait longer to get married. But they spend more, too. By Marilyn Gardner
The wannabe nation of Nagorno-Karabakh
With a flag, parliament, and prime minister, this 'country' is all dressed up but has nowhere to go. By Nicole Itano
THE HOME FORUM
No-strings-attached love
We're each the recipient of God's blessings - not because of merit, but because He loves us.
Uncensored self-expression, fourth-grade style
Schoolchildren find that writing for 10 minutes without stopping is harder than they imagined. By C.L. Votaw
From Limestone Cliffs
A poem. By Steve Benson
A quiet new horse meets a noisy old road
The roadway in front of the farm offers surprises and adventure. By Sue Wunder
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
The state's inability to keep the fires from rushing out of the Okefenokee Swamp is kindling a debate over lagging forestry budgets. By Patrik Jonsson
What do states owe the exonerated?
States' compensation for wrongful imprisonment ranges from zero to millions of dollars. By Amanda Paulson
Life in a remote US Army outpost in Iraq: IEDs, DVDs, and A/C
Doria, near Kiruk, is part of the new US counterinsurgency effort, where 110-degree heat isn't the only foe US troops face. By Howard LaFranchi
Bush tightens squeeze on Sudan
His new sanctions Tuesday seek to press the regime but not deepen the Darfur crisis. By Peter Grier and Scott Baldauf
SMILE, LAUGH & CRY WITH ODE
From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer
WORLD
From rice to nukes, Koreas find little unity
North and South Korean officials meet in high-level talks this week. By Donald Kirk
Reporters on the Job
Moderate voices from a Pakistani city
In Kohat, near Pakistan's restive tribal areas, many say the remote border regions need more government engagement to curb rising extremism. Part 2 of three. By David Montero
Israel's Labor Party taps soldier-politicians
Two retired military chiefs will face off in a vote to lead the dovish party in the wake of last summer's Lebanon war. By Joshua Mitnick
USA
Earth nears tipping point on climate change
A rise of 1 degree Celsius could be enough to trigger 'dangerous' warming, scientists warn. By Peter N. Spotts
China, nuclear technology, and a US sale
Critics of a deal to sell China cutting-edge reactors hope to stall it in Congress by questioning the sale's taxpayer-backed financing. By Mark Clayton
EDITORIAL
Genocide diplomacy in Darfur
President Bush makes good on a sanctions threat, but much depends on China.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Azeris in Iran, the censure of LeBron James for not acting on Darfur, the immigration bill, and the lack of political change on Capitol Hill.
OPINION
At graduation, reflections on race
A white family's experience in a predominantly black school. By Jim Sollisch
Psychological warfare between the US and Iran
They finally met for talks, but both sides are ramping up the pressure. By John Hughes
FEATURES, CURRENTS
A migrant worker's dream comes true
When Monitor readers first met Michelle Castillo in 2001, the 16-year-old was working at a farm in Illinois. Now she is about to enter a new field: education. By Marjorie Kehe
Recipes for when there are only two of you
Cooking meals for two doesn't have to mean difficult math and leftovers By Jessica Worful
How 'the perfect day' has changed
Marriages may be more stable as couples wait longer to get married. But they spend more, too. By Marilyn Gardner
The wannabe nation of Nagorno-Karabakh
With a flag, parliament, and prime minister, this 'country' is all dressed up but has nowhere to go. By Nicole Itano
THE HOME FORUM
No-strings-attached love
We're each the recipient of God's blessings - not because of merit, but because He loves us.
Uncensored self-expression, fourth-grade style
Schoolchildren find that writing for 10 minutes without stopping is harder than they imagined. By C.L. Votaw
From Limestone Cliffs
A poem. By Steve Benson
A quiet new horse meets a noisy old road
The roadway in front of the farm offers surprises and adventure. By Sue Wunder
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
MAY 29, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
Niche groups use Web to gain ear of '08 contenders
How did the Asian Pacific Americans for Progress - no colossus in US politics - land a conference call with the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards? By Ariel Sabar
A retiree healthcare deal astir in Detroit
Detroit automakers, hit with huge losses, may spin responsibility off to the labor union during contract talks this summer. By Mark Trumbull
After historic talks, US seeks action by Iran
Security in Iraq was the focus of the first US-Iran talks in nearly 30 years on Monday. By Howard LaFranchi
Pakistan losing territory to radicals
The rise of a powerful cleric exposes economic and political failures in a government-administered area. Part 1 of three. By David Montero
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From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer at
WORLD
At Arbil arts festival, 'Iraq is more than blood'
Amid deep-seated themes of suffering, Iraqi artists expressed a different face of their country through their creative work. By Sam Dagher
Reporters on the Job
Mixed views on Nigeria's Obasanjo
The outgoing president, who steps down Tuesday after two 4-year terms, is credited with spurring growth. But few citizens have seen any improvements. By Scott Baldauf and Sarah Simpson
Syrians vote for a sense of security
President Bashar Assad quashes dissent, opens the economy, and wins Sunday's referendum for another seven-year term. By Hugh Naylor
USA
US seeks more info on China's military
The Pentagon releases an annual assessment as Secretary Gates prepares to speak next weekend at regional security talks in Singapore. By Gordon Lubold
States vie with US on emissions rules
Led by California, 11 states are pushing hard to get pemission to set stricter standands than federal law requires. By Daniel B. Wood
The others on trial in Padilla case
The terror case against two of Jose Padilla's codefendants hinges on secretly recorded calls. By Warren Richey
House votes for a clearer lens on campaign donations
A bill approved Thursday requires new disclosure of lobbyists' role in 'bundling' checks from many contributors, destined for lawmakers' war chests. By Gail Russell Chaddock
EDITORIAL
Iran, US talk on Iraq: now what?
Both sides seek a US exit, but Iran must first end support for insurgents who kill US troops and Iraqis.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Russia's failing democracy, Al Qaeda in Lebanon, censorship in Venezuela, two types of creationism, and the merits of quiet time.
OPINION
A condominium solution for a divided Jerusalem
Both Palestinians and Israelis should have sovereignty over the holy city. By John V. Whitbeck
Bull's-eye for amateur book critics
An author warms up to her bad reviews on Amazon.com. By A.B. Curtiss
FEATURES, CURRENTS
The virtual war family
A soldier in Iraq attends her brother's high school graduation by video - part of a new Internet intimacy in time of war. By Carmen K. Sisson
FEATURES, BOOKS
Ex-spy chief on his years 'At the Center of the Storm'
George Tenet offers a rose-tinted view of the CIA's response to terrorism. By Randy Dotinga
'Falling Man': The day it all came down
In DeLillo's fictional take on 9/11, it's society that seems to be collapsing. By Heller McAlpin
Book bits
TV journalist Bill Geist's folksy take on out-of-the-way places, plus reader picks.
An acerbic look at the Holocaust industry
In 'My Holocaust,' Tova Reich skewers those who merchandise suffering. By Tom A. Peter
'Deep Economy': ideas for a better world
Bill McKibben envisions a new economy more attuned to environmental harmony and human satisfaction. By Brad Knickerbocker
THE HOME FORUM
Identity that can't be stolen
Can a thief somehow steal part of who you are?
New Jersey kids help save endangered turtles
Who says schoolchildren can't make a difference? Here's a group that is! By Wynne Crombie
A closer look at terrapins
For kids: Learn all about diamondback terrapins, one of the most common in the US. By Steven Ellis
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
How did the Asian Pacific Americans for Progress - no colossus in US politics - land a conference call with the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards? By Ariel Sabar
A retiree healthcare deal astir in Detroit
Detroit automakers, hit with huge losses, may spin responsibility off to the labor union during contract talks this summer. By Mark Trumbull
After historic talks, US seeks action by Iran
Security in Iraq was the focus of the first US-Iran talks in nearly 30 years on Monday. By Howard LaFranchi
Pakistan losing territory to radicals
The rise of a powerful cleric exposes economic and political failures in a government-administered area. Part 1 of three. By David Montero
SMILE, LAUGH & CRY WITH ODE
From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer at
WORLD
At Arbil arts festival, 'Iraq is more than blood'
Amid deep-seated themes of suffering, Iraqi artists expressed a different face of their country through their creative work. By Sam Dagher
Reporters on the Job
Mixed views on Nigeria's Obasanjo
The outgoing president, who steps down Tuesday after two 4-year terms, is credited with spurring growth. But few citizens have seen any improvements. By Scott Baldauf and Sarah Simpson
Syrians vote for a sense of security
President Bashar Assad quashes dissent, opens the economy, and wins Sunday's referendum for another seven-year term. By Hugh Naylor
USA
US seeks more info on China's military
The Pentagon releases an annual assessment as Secretary Gates prepares to speak next weekend at regional security talks in Singapore. By Gordon Lubold
States vie with US on emissions rules
Led by California, 11 states are pushing hard to get pemission to set stricter standands than federal law requires. By Daniel B. Wood
The others on trial in Padilla case
The terror case against two of Jose Padilla's codefendants hinges on secretly recorded calls. By Warren Richey
House votes for a clearer lens on campaign donations
A bill approved Thursday requires new disclosure of lobbyists' role in 'bundling' checks from many contributors, destined for lawmakers' war chests. By Gail Russell Chaddock
EDITORIAL
Iran, US talk on Iraq: now what?
Both sides seek a US exit, but Iran must first end support for insurgents who kill US troops and Iraqis.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Russia's failing democracy, Al Qaeda in Lebanon, censorship in Venezuela, two types of creationism, and the merits of quiet time.
OPINION
A condominium solution for a divided Jerusalem
Both Palestinians and Israelis should have sovereignty over the holy city. By John V. Whitbeck
Bull's-eye for amateur book critics
An author warms up to her bad reviews on Amazon.com. By A.B. Curtiss
FEATURES, CURRENTS
The virtual war family
A soldier in Iraq attends her brother's high school graduation by video - part of a new Internet intimacy in time of war. By Carmen K. Sisson
FEATURES, BOOKS
Ex-spy chief on his years 'At the Center of the Storm'
George Tenet offers a rose-tinted view of the CIA's response to terrorism. By Randy Dotinga
'Falling Man': The day it all came down
In DeLillo's fictional take on 9/11, it's society that seems to be collapsing. By Heller McAlpin
Book bits
TV journalist Bill Geist's folksy take on out-of-the-way places, plus reader picks.
An acerbic look at the Holocaust industry
In 'My Holocaust,' Tova Reich skewers those who merchandise suffering. By Tom A. Peter
'Deep Economy': ideas for a better world
Bill McKibben envisions a new economy more attuned to environmental harmony and human satisfaction. By Brad Knickerbocker
THE HOME FORUM
Identity that can't be stolen
Can a thief somehow steal part of who you are?
New Jersey kids help save endangered turtles
Who says schoolchildren can't make a difference? Here's a group that is! By Wynne Crombie
A closer look at terrapins
For kids: Learn all about diamondback terrapins, one of the most common in the US. By Steven Ellis
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Friday, May 25, 2007
FORBES - MAY 25, 2007
Pumping Politics
Summer driving season and soaring gas prices mean only one thing in Washington: pointless legislation.
Internet
Google-Proof PR?
5.24.07, 6:00 AM ET -
Search engines can be cruel. Michael Fertik wants to help.
Q&A
Radio Redux
5.24.07, 6:00 AM ET -
Clear Channel Radio CEO John Hogan talks about Google, shorter ad spots and making his stations more ''listener-centric.''
Style Feature
Hippest Baby Bling
5.24.07, 12:01 AM ET -
Deep-pocketed couples are spoiling their kids with souped-up strollers, custom murals and diamond-encrusted pacifiers.
Media
Star Wars' Galactic Dollars
5.24.07, 10:00 AM ET -
Thirty years after George Lucas' masterpiece first hit screens, it's still raking in billions.
more...
Summer driving season and soaring gas prices mean only one thing in Washington: pointless legislation.
Internet
Google-Proof PR?
5.24.07, 6:00 AM ET -
Search engines can be cruel. Michael Fertik wants to help.
Q&A
Radio Redux
5.24.07, 6:00 AM ET -
Clear Channel Radio CEO John Hogan talks about Google, shorter ad spots and making his stations more ''listener-centric.''
Style Feature
Hippest Baby Bling
5.24.07, 12:01 AM ET -
Deep-pocketed couples are spoiling their kids with souped-up strollers, custom murals and diamond-encrusted pacifiers.
Media
Star Wars' Galactic Dollars
5.24.07, 10:00 AM ET -
Thirty years after George Lucas' masterpiece first hit screens, it's still raking in billions.
more...
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The Christian Science Monitor
MAY 23, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
Escalating drug war grips Mexico
President Calderon's popularity has soared as he takes on the increasingly brutal drug cartels. By Sara Miller Llana
Fight against militants agitates Lebanon's troubled camps
Poverty and hopelessness have helped foster the emergence of radical Islamist groups in Lebanon's 12 Palestinian refugee camps. By Nicholas Blanford
As summer begins, trouble in the US airways
Labor dissatisfaction could be a key factor in how the summer travel season goes. By Alexandra Marks
US losses in Iraq spike from IED attacks
The improvised roadside bombs have proved a lethal tool for insurgents this spring. By Gordon Lubold
SMILE, LAUGH & CRY WITH ODE
From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer.
WORLD
Indian laws put Christian missionaries on defensive
Proponents of religious freedom are criticizing Indian laws against forced conversion. By Mian Ridge
Reporters on the Job
Litvinenko case poisons UK-Russian relations
Britain's move to charge a Russian businessman for last year's murder of a Kremlin critic may affect cooperation on a range of international issues. By Mark Rice-Oxley
Brazil: Too many bumps in the roads?
Its Growth Acceleration Project targets $252 billion in energy and infrastructure projects. Critics question if its goals are realistic By Andrew Downie
USA
Can Richardson catch fire in '08 campaign?
Nevada, which has an early caucus and a large Hispanic population, could be key to his prospects, analysts say. By Linda Feldmann
Forecast: expect more hurricanes
Hurricane season this year could bring as many as five high-intensity storms, forecasters say. By Peter N. Spotts
EDITORIAL
Lebanon's lessons for Iraq
The Lebanese Army's fight may be a model for Iraqis of how to unify a nation against terrorists.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, the geopolitics of Armenia, and the definition of terrorism.
OPINION
How terrorism finds root in the West
Alienation and radical European politics are factors. By John K. Cooley
Merits of the bipartisan immigration reform deal
It's a welcome sign that statecraft can rise above partisan politics. By John Hughes
FEATURES, CURRENTS
One woman's landscape legacy
The plant collections of Beatrix Farrand blossom in two gardens along Maine's coastline. By Jane Roy Brown
The orchid king
How one bloom led an orchid hobbyist to grow a thousand plants. By Susan Wiedmann
Gardens to enjoy after dark
Extend your experience of your garden by planting night-blooming varieties for their appearance and scent. By Cathy Wilkinson Barash
Making the world safe for big cats
Explorer Alan Rabinowitz creates havens for tigers, jaguars, and leopards. By Tibor Krausz
THE HOME FORUM
Filling the empty places
Through God's love we can find freedom from deprivation, unworthiness, fear, or fatalism.
Ah, the muck and magic of a compost pile
They're two peas from the same pod - and compost pile. By Lisa Liu Grady
The Garden
A poem By Krikor Der Hohannesian
Tofu: It's what's for dinner
In this family, the consensus is universal - more tofu, please. By Ann McLellan Lardas
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Escalating drug war grips Mexico
President Calderon's popularity has soared as he takes on the increasingly brutal drug cartels. By Sara Miller Llana
Fight against militants agitates Lebanon's troubled camps
Poverty and hopelessness have helped foster the emergence of radical Islamist groups in Lebanon's 12 Palestinian refugee camps. By Nicholas Blanford
As summer begins, trouble in the US airways
Labor dissatisfaction could be a key factor in how the summer travel season goes. By Alexandra Marks
US losses in Iraq spike from IED attacks
The improvised roadside bombs have proved a lethal tool for insurgents this spring. By Gordon Lubold
SMILE, LAUGH & CRY WITH ODE
From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer.
WORLD
Indian laws put Christian missionaries on defensive
Proponents of religious freedom are criticizing Indian laws against forced conversion. By Mian Ridge
Reporters on the Job
Litvinenko case poisons UK-Russian relations
Britain's move to charge a Russian businessman for last year's murder of a Kremlin critic may affect cooperation on a range of international issues. By Mark Rice-Oxley
Brazil: Too many bumps in the roads?
Its Growth Acceleration Project targets $252 billion in energy and infrastructure projects. Critics question if its goals are realistic By Andrew Downie
USA
Can Richardson catch fire in '08 campaign?
Nevada, which has an early caucus and a large Hispanic population, could be key to his prospects, analysts say. By Linda Feldmann
Forecast: expect more hurricanes
Hurricane season this year could bring as many as five high-intensity storms, forecasters say. By Peter N. Spotts
EDITORIAL
Lebanon's lessons for Iraq
The Lebanese Army's fight may be a model for Iraqis of how to unify a nation against terrorists.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, the geopolitics of Armenia, and the definition of terrorism.
OPINION
How terrorism finds root in the West
Alienation and radical European politics are factors. By John K. Cooley
Merits of the bipartisan immigration reform deal
It's a welcome sign that statecraft can rise above partisan politics. By John Hughes
FEATURES, CURRENTS
One woman's landscape legacy
The plant collections of Beatrix Farrand blossom in two gardens along Maine's coastline. By Jane Roy Brown
The orchid king
How one bloom led an orchid hobbyist to grow a thousand plants. By Susan Wiedmann
Gardens to enjoy after dark
Extend your experience of your garden by planting night-blooming varieties for their appearance and scent. By Cathy Wilkinson Barash
Making the world safe for big cats
Explorer Alan Rabinowitz creates havens for tigers, jaguars, and leopards. By Tibor Krausz
THE HOME FORUM
Filling the empty places
Through God's love we can find freedom from deprivation, unworthiness, fear, or fatalism.
Ah, the muck and magic of a compost pile
They're two peas from the same pod - and compost pile. By Lisa Liu Grady
The Garden
A poem By Krikor Der Hohannesian
Tofu: It's what's for dinner
In this family, the consensus is universal - more tofu, please. By Ann McLellan Lardas
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Monday, May 21, 2007
MAY 21, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
Former leaders find that all the world's their stage
As Blair and Chirac step down, they look to the examples set by Clinton, Mandela, and others for life after public office. By Mark Rice-Oxley
Chinese activists looking to Africa
As its economic role in Africa expands, China's budding civil society takes cautious steps to hold its government to account. By Peter Ford
Dollar buying ever less of world's goods
The dollar has fallen 5 percent against the euro and the pound so far this year, the equivalent of a 20 percent annual decline. By Ron Scherer
To immigrants, US reform bill is unrealistic
For the Senate reform plan to work as intended, illegal immigrants would need to embrace its rules - not opt for business as usual. By Amanda Paulson, Faye Bowers and Daniel B. Wood
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From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer
WORLD
Reporters on the Job
New face of South Africa's opposition
New opposition leader Helen Zille faces the difficult task of winning over voters aligned with the dominant ANC. By Scott Baldauf
Another theater for US-Iran fallout: the South Caucasus
Armenia, an ally of both countries, shows how tensions between the two could upset the region's diplomatic balancing act. By Nicole Itano
USA
California's latest hot spot? It's where the wild things are.
Two errant whales draw a throng to the banks of the Sacramento River, as rescue plans evolve. By Ben Arnoldy
At Padilla terror trial, a witness's surprise effect
A witness for the US government has painted a less-than-menacing picture of a terrorist training camp. By Warren Richey
In Congress, a long road ahead for immigration bill
The Senate agreement reached Thursday still faces stiff opposition in the Senate and the House. By Gail Russell Chaddock
EDITORIAL
The poor need a better World Bank
The attacks on Wolfowitz only put on display the bank's smaller role and need for reform.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Internet use in China, democracy in the Arab world, 'ecoterrorism,' and Arabic instruction in the US.
OPINION
A life out of the newsroom - and into the news
Sipping tea with babushkas ... and other scenes from a freelancer's life. By Patti McCracken
Hidden costs of corn-based ethanol
Diverting corn from food to fuel could create unprecedented turmoil. By Colin A. Carter and Henry I. Miller
FEATURES, CURRENTS
A market edge for Muslims
Islamic funds make gains by avoiding financial-services firms and those deep in debt. By G. Jeffrey MacDonald
As Dow soars, don't give up on bonds just yet
Long term, bonds still make sense in any portfolio. Here's what to consider now. By Mark Trumbull
A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money
Another record week for the Dow Jones, half of American workers want to stay put in their current jobs, many travelers skip the minibar in their hotel rooms. By Robert Kilborn
Fuse on the 'population bomb' has been relit
While the developed world deals with a 'birth dearth,' populations are exploding in developing nations. What the first world should do to help. By David R. Francis
Financial Q&A: Readers' money questions answered
Where to go to find the latest stock index information, and some thoughts on CEO pay. By Steve Dinnen
Lord Howe Island: Strange birds in paradise
You may half expect to see pterodactyls wheeling in the mist - but you can count on a currawong divebombing you. By Nick Squires
THE HOME FORUM
Who are you calling a loser?
Nobody is predestined to fail; we all have God's emphatic seal of approval.
Launched into new worlds by learning to read
The story may have ended with 'The End,' but for this young reader, it's just the beginning. By Mary Lebeau
Point of View: April in Paris
A Monitor photographer gets to the root of what makes a good picture - one that allows the viewer to connect with it on an emotional level. By Alfredo Sosa
Ah, the magic of being a child
A puppet reveals the hidden joys of friendship and imagination. By J.B. Shelton
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As Blair and Chirac step down, they look to the examples set by Clinton, Mandela, and others for life after public office. By Mark Rice-Oxley
Chinese activists looking to Africa
As its economic role in Africa expands, China's budding civil society takes cautious steps to hold its government to account. By Peter Ford
Dollar buying ever less of world's goods
The dollar has fallen 5 percent against the euro and the pound so far this year, the equivalent of a 20 percent annual decline. By Ron Scherer
To immigrants, US reform bill is unrealistic
For the Senate reform plan to work as intended, illegal immigrants would need to embrace its rules - not opt for business as usual. By Amanda Paulson, Faye Bowers and Daniel B. Wood
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WORLD
Reporters on the Job
New face of South Africa's opposition
New opposition leader Helen Zille faces the difficult task of winning over voters aligned with the dominant ANC. By Scott Baldauf
Another theater for US-Iran fallout: the South Caucasus
Armenia, an ally of both countries, shows how tensions between the two could upset the region's diplomatic balancing act. By Nicole Itano
USA
California's latest hot spot? It's where the wild things are.
Two errant whales draw a throng to the banks of the Sacramento River, as rescue plans evolve. By Ben Arnoldy
At Padilla terror trial, a witness's surprise effect
A witness for the US government has painted a less-than-menacing picture of a terrorist training camp. By Warren Richey
In Congress, a long road ahead for immigration bill
The Senate agreement reached Thursday still faces stiff opposition in the Senate and the House. By Gail Russell Chaddock
EDITORIAL
The poor need a better World Bank
The attacks on Wolfowitz only put on display the bank's smaller role and need for reform.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Internet use in China, democracy in the Arab world, 'ecoterrorism,' and Arabic instruction in the US.
OPINION
A life out of the newsroom - and into the news
Sipping tea with babushkas ... and other scenes from a freelancer's life. By Patti McCracken
Hidden costs of corn-based ethanol
Diverting corn from food to fuel could create unprecedented turmoil. By Colin A. Carter and Henry I. Miller
FEATURES, CURRENTS
A market edge for Muslims
Islamic funds make gains by avoiding financial-services firms and those deep in debt. By G. Jeffrey MacDonald
As Dow soars, don't give up on bonds just yet
Long term, bonds still make sense in any portfolio. Here's what to consider now. By Mark Trumbull
A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money
Another record week for the Dow Jones, half of American workers want to stay put in their current jobs, many travelers skip the minibar in their hotel rooms. By Robert Kilborn
Fuse on the 'population bomb' has been relit
While the developed world deals with a 'birth dearth,' populations are exploding in developing nations. What the first world should do to help. By David R. Francis
Financial Q&A: Readers' money questions answered
Where to go to find the latest stock index information, and some thoughts on CEO pay. By Steve Dinnen
Lord Howe Island: Strange birds in paradise
You may half expect to see pterodactyls wheeling in the mist - but you can count on a currawong divebombing you. By Nick Squires
THE HOME FORUM
Who are you calling a loser?
Nobody is predestined to fail; we all have God's emphatic seal of approval.
Launched into new worlds by learning to read
The story may have ended with 'The End,' but for this young reader, it's just the beginning. By Mary Lebeau
Point of View: April in Paris
A Monitor photographer gets to the root of what makes a good picture - one that allows the viewer to connect with it on an emotional level. By Alfredo Sosa
Ah, the magic of being a child
A puppet reveals the hidden joys of friendship and imagination. By J.B. Shelton
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
The Christian Science Monitor
MAY 17, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
Who fired the US attorneys?
Attorney General Gonzales cites a 'consensus' of top Justice officials, but few have acknowledged listing any names. By Peter Grier
US students aren't history whizzes, but they're improving
The latest national report card: younger students are gaining, while high-schoolers show little progress. By Amanda Paulson
Hollywood finds formula to beat Bollywood in India
Dubbing Hollywood films like Spider-Man has led to box-office success. By Mark Sappenfield
No grand return for Pakistan's Bhutto
The self-exiled former premier has ruled out a political deal with President Musharraf. By Suzanna Koster
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WORLD
In Algeria, a status quo vote
Al Qaeda attacks last month have not altered the likely result of Thursday's parliamentary election. By Jill Carroll
Violence takes Gaza to the brink
A series of deadly attacks this week could derail the fragile truce agreement between rival Palestinian factions and threatens to draw Israeli forces back in. By Joshua Mitnick
Reporters on the Job
Afghan refugee crisis brewing
Home to 3 million refugees, Iran and Pakistan are intensifying efforts to send them home. Experts say it will be 'disastrous' for Afghanistan. By David Montero
USA
Is Lute the right kind of 'war czar'?
Bush's pick to organize US efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan is a respected general, but some analysts prefer a civilian mind-set. By Gordon Lubold
Falwell: a trailblazer for evangelical Christianity
The Virginia preacher's legacy is conservative Christian activism - and a reshaped US political landscape. By Jane Lampman
Bush feels heat on climate change
The president this week announced an auto-emissions plan designed to cut US oil consumption by 10 percent in 20 years. By Brad Knickerbocker and staff writer
EDITORIAL
Workers of Chrysler, disunited
Two views by unions to the planned buyout show ambivalence toward private takeovers.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Serbia's human rights role, laptops in the classroom, required ultrasounds, a source for babysitters, and expatriate pastimes.
OPINION
A plea to save Russia from an enemy within
Under President Putin, Russians have pawned precious freedoms for economic growth. By Vladimir Ryzhkov
FEATURES, CURRENTS
Why the pool of Arabic speakers is still a puddle
Six years after the US awoke to the need for its citizens to learn Arabic, obstacles remain. By Carol Huang
Cultures clash in US mosques
Young Muslims steeped in American life are tuning out imams brought in from foreign countries to teach Islam. By Tom A. Peter
Small particles' big impact on climate
Dust and soot from Asia create air pollution in California, but also temper global warming and may stymie hurricane formation. Scientists are taking a look. By Peter N. Spotts
On the horizon: news from the frontiers of science
New insights into Saturn's icy moon, how fish help coral reefs, and what is a Gorgeted Puffleg anyway? By Peter N. Spotts
In this high school class, it is rocket science
Brett Williams has his students build a rocket each year as a hands-on way to learn science and engineering - and they've set flight records. By Bill Sasser
THE HOME FORUM
Pain - must we live with it?
If it seems as if there's no light at the end of the tunnel, divine Love is at hand.
Bird's-Eye View
A poem by Willma Gore. By Willma Gore
Ditched Bottles
A poem by Steve Benson. By Steve Benson
Pink Patience
A poem by Jacqueline Jules. By Jacqueline Jules
In the Garden
A poem by Todd Davis. By Todd Davis
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
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Who fired the US attorneys?
Attorney General Gonzales cites a 'consensus' of top Justice officials, but few have acknowledged listing any names. By Peter Grier
US students aren't history whizzes, but they're improving
The latest national report card: younger students are gaining, while high-schoolers show little progress. By Amanda Paulson
Hollywood finds formula to beat Bollywood in India
Dubbing Hollywood films like Spider-Man has led to box-office success. By Mark Sappenfield
No grand return for Pakistan's Bhutto
The self-exiled former premier has ruled out a political deal with President Musharraf. By Suzanna Koster
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From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer
WORLD
In Algeria, a status quo vote
Al Qaeda attacks last month have not altered the likely result of Thursday's parliamentary election. By Jill Carroll
Violence takes Gaza to the brink
A series of deadly attacks this week could derail the fragile truce agreement between rival Palestinian factions and threatens to draw Israeli forces back in. By Joshua Mitnick
Reporters on the Job
Afghan refugee crisis brewing
Home to 3 million refugees, Iran and Pakistan are intensifying efforts to send them home. Experts say it will be 'disastrous' for Afghanistan. By David Montero
USA
Is Lute the right kind of 'war czar'?
Bush's pick to organize US efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan is a respected general, but some analysts prefer a civilian mind-set. By Gordon Lubold
Falwell: a trailblazer for evangelical Christianity
The Virginia preacher's legacy is conservative Christian activism - and a reshaped US political landscape. By Jane Lampman
Bush feels heat on climate change
The president this week announced an auto-emissions plan designed to cut US oil consumption by 10 percent in 20 years. By Brad Knickerbocker and staff writer
EDITORIAL
Workers of Chrysler, disunited
Two views by unions to the planned buyout show ambivalence toward private takeovers.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Serbia's human rights role, laptops in the classroom, required ultrasounds, a source for babysitters, and expatriate pastimes.
OPINION
A plea to save Russia from an enemy within
Under President Putin, Russians have pawned precious freedoms for economic growth. By Vladimir Ryzhkov
FEATURES, CURRENTS
Why the pool of Arabic speakers is still a puddle
Six years after the US awoke to the need for its citizens to learn Arabic, obstacles remain. By Carol Huang
Cultures clash in US mosques
Young Muslims steeped in American life are tuning out imams brought in from foreign countries to teach Islam. By Tom A. Peter
Small particles' big impact on climate
Dust and soot from Asia create air pollution in California, but also temper global warming and may stymie hurricane formation. Scientists are taking a look. By Peter N. Spotts
On the horizon: news from the frontiers of science
New insights into Saturn's icy moon, how fish help coral reefs, and what is a Gorgeted Puffleg anyway? By Peter N. Spotts
In this high school class, it is rocket science
Brett Williams has his students build a rocket each year as a hands-on way to learn science and engineering - and they've set flight records. By Bill Sasser
THE HOME FORUM
Pain - must we live with it?
If it seems as if there's no light at the end of the tunnel, divine Love is at hand.
Bird's-Eye View
A poem by Willma Gore. By Willma Gore
Ditched Bottles
A poem by Steve Benson. By Steve Benson
Pink Patience
A poem by Jacqueline Jules. By Jacqueline Jules
In the Garden
A poem by Todd Davis. By Todd Davis
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
MAY 16, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
Why Africa won't rein in Mugabe
African leaders recently chose Zimbabwe to chair the UN Commission on Sustainable Development, despite strong objections from Western countries. By Scott Baldauf
Web 2.0 meets Campaign 2008
Podcasts and videos are among the features found on the interactive websites of US presidential candidates. By Linda Feldmann
Would it still be Miami Beach with foreign sand?
Miami Beach leaders are eyeing sand from foreign sources such as the Bahamas, as the domestic supply runs dry. By Amy Green
Corporate concern on climate rises
More companies favor action on emissions, both for environmental and pragmatic reasons. By Mark Trumbull
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WORLD
Long-serving Chirac bids adieu
French President Jacques Chirac, whose political career spanned 40 years, steps down Wednesday as Nicolas Sarkozy takes the presidency. By Robert Marquand
Reporters on the Job
Israel shows new openness to Saudi peace plan
In Jordan, the Israeli prime minister said he was ready to discuss the Arab Peace Initiative with Mideast neighbors By Ilene R. Prusher
An oil windfall for Azerbaijan's schools
Armed with $230 billion in oil revenues, policymakers hope better education will reverse Azerbaijan's corrupt history. By Daria Vaisman
Young Muslims in Cairo transform the hijab
The head covering may be a sign of piety - but it can also be a declaration of identity and fashion sense. By Jill Carroll
USA
A big find in the hunt for elusive dark matter
Astronomers cite new evidence that the unseen 'glue' holding galaxies together really exists. By Peter N. Spotts
1872 Mining Law: time for an update?
Congress considers imposing new royalties on minerals and stricter environmental rules. By Brad Knickerbocker
EDITORIAL
On trade, the art of a deal
Bush and key Democrats show they can bend on a hot issue. A deal on trade may signal more deals to come.
Letters to the Editor
Readers debate pros and cons of a binational 'Isra-Pal' state, criticize racial preferences, and advocate hydrogen-based fuel
OPINION
The struggle to advance democracy in the Arab world
Democratic progress is slow. Promoting liberty and freedom may be more fruitful. By John Hughes
Tilting at offshore windmills
How Massachusetts's Cape Wind project got hijacked. By Wendy Williams
FEATURES, CURRENTS
A whole new world of Indian finger food
A newlywed combines the exotic flavors of her native India with Western elegance to create appetizers to please palates of both worlds. By Meenakshi Agarwal
Where did all the baby sitters go?
In the endless quest for time alone, parents are poring over websites, perusing MySpace pages - and paying a premium. By Marilyn Gardner
Matters of faith: Religion in the news
US Muslims sign code of honor; Tony Blair foundation encourages cooperation among faiths; Texas bill defends religious expression in schools. By Jane Lampman
Researchers to compile Earth's 'book of life'
Over the next 10 years, they vow to gather information about the planet's 1.8 million species and make it available on the Web free of charge. By Tom Regan
The Indiana Jones of rabbis
For scribe Rabbi Menachem Youlus, Torah restoration can be a dangerous cloak-and-dagger business. By Cathryn J. Prince
THE HOME FORUM
A life with less drama
God stills emotional storms, bringing calm.
The balancing act of motherhood
She's a 'modern mother,' which really means: Let the balancing act begin! By Alison Davies
Many countries, one currency
For kids: It's common 'cents' - these countries share the same currency. By Wendy E. Watson
At a loss for luggage and words
When an American couple's bags went missing after a flight to France, the education in cultural differences began. By Jerry Lanson
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
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African leaders recently chose Zimbabwe to chair the UN Commission on Sustainable Development, despite strong objections from Western countries. By Scott Baldauf
Web 2.0 meets Campaign 2008
Podcasts and videos are among the features found on the interactive websites of US presidential candidates. By Linda Feldmann
Would it still be Miami Beach with foreign sand?
Miami Beach leaders are eyeing sand from foreign sources such as the Bahamas, as the domestic supply runs dry. By Amy Green
Corporate concern on climate rises
More companies favor action on emissions, both for environmental and pragmatic reasons. By Mark Trumbull
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From U2's Bono on Africa, terrorism, and God to the top 40 organic products; from Eve Ensler's calls for women in power to socially responsible investing. Get Ode for yourself and give a subscription as a gift through our special offer.
WORLD
Long-serving Chirac bids adieu
French President Jacques Chirac, whose political career spanned 40 years, steps down Wednesday as Nicolas Sarkozy takes the presidency. By Robert Marquand
Reporters on the Job
Israel shows new openness to Saudi peace plan
In Jordan, the Israeli prime minister said he was ready to discuss the Arab Peace Initiative with Mideast neighbors By Ilene R. Prusher
An oil windfall for Azerbaijan's schools
Armed with $230 billion in oil revenues, policymakers hope better education will reverse Azerbaijan's corrupt history. By Daria Vaisman
Young Muslims in Cairo transform the hijab
The head covering may be a sign of piety - but it can also be a declaration of identity and fashion sense. By Jill Carroll
USA
A big find in the hunt for elusive dark matter
Astronomers cite new evidence that the unseen 'glue' holding galaxies together really exists. By Peter N. Spotts
1872 Mining Law: time for an update?
Congress considers imposing new royalties on minerals and stricter environmental rules. By Brad Knickerbocker
EDITORIAL
On trade, the art of a deal
Bush and key Democrats show they can bend on a hot issue. A deal on trade may signal more deals to come.
Letters to the Editor
Readers debate pros and cons of a binational 'Isra-Pal' state, criticize racial preferences, and advocate hydrogen-based fuel
OPINION
The struggle to advance democracy in the Arab world
Democratic progress is slow. Promoting liberty and freedom may be more fruitful. By John Hughes
Tilting at offshore windmills
How Massachusetts's Cape Wind project got hijacked. By Wendy Williams
FEATURES, CURRENTS
A whole new world of Indian finger food
A newlywed combines the exotic flavors of her native India with Western elegance to create appetizers to please palates of both worlds. By Meenakshi Agarwal
Where did all the baby sitters go?
In the endless quest for time alone, parents are poring over websites, perusing MySpace pages - and paying a premium. By Marilyn Gardner
Matters of faith: Religion in the news
US Muslims sign code of honor; Tony Blair foundation encourages cooperation among faiths; Texas bill defends religious expression in schools. By Jane Lampman
Researchers to compile Earth's 'book of life'
Over the next 10 years, they vow to gather information about the planet's 1.8 million species and make it available on the Web free of charge. By Tom Regan
The Indiana Jones of rabbis
For scribe Rabbi Menachem Youlus, Torah restoration can be a dangerous cloak-and-dagger business. By Cathryn J. Prince
THE HOME FORUM
A life with less drama
God stills emotional storms, bringing calm.
The balancing act of motherhood
She's a 'modern mother,' which really means: Let the balancing act begin! By Alison Davies
Many countries, one currency
For kids: It's common 'cents' - these countries share the same currency. By Wendy E. Watson
At a loss for luggage and words
When an American couple's bags went missing after a flight to France, the education in cultural differences began. By Jerry Lanson
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
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Monday, May 14, 2007
MAY 14, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES The Christian Science Monitor
Iraq's Al Qaeda attacks higher-impact targets
An Al Qaeda-linked group ambushed American troops on Saturday, capturing three. By Howard LaFranchi
A first look at US case against Padilla
The trial begins Monday in US court for the American - and alleged terror conspirator - held for five years. By Warren Richey
Tougher sell for recruiters: Dad
The percentage of fathers who would support military service for their kids dropped from 77 percent in 2003 to 59 percent by last August, according to defense officials. By Gordon Lubold
Web opens world for young Chinese, but erodes respect
Armed with outside ideas and information, teens are challenging their teachers. And some schools welcome it. By Peter Ford
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WORLD
Arroyo set to keep power in Philippine vote
Filipinos vote Monday in a midterm election expected to dash opposition hopes of impeaching President Gloria Arroyo. By Simon Montlake
Reporters on the Job
Street violence tests Pakistan's president
Some 38 people were killed this weekend in street violence in Pakistan's major cities. By David Montero
Death of Taliban chief leaves void
The killing of charismatic Taliban leader Mullah Dadullah on Sunday in a US-led operation may cripple the insurgent group. By Rachel Morarjee and Mark Sappenfield
Home runs hit the spot for US expats in Cairo
From oil workers to Coca-Cola employees to aspiring Arabic speakers, the players in a softball league here reflect US interests in Egypt. By Dan Murphy
East Timor elects new leader, eyes next vote
The tiny southeast Asian nation elected veteran diplomat Jose Ramos-Horta as its new president. By Simon Montlake
USA
Quest for a final bill on Iraq war funding
Congress and the White House are haggling over benchmarks for the Iraqis. By Gail Russell Chaddock
Mayors think green at N.Y. summit
Leaders of the world's biggest cities, which produce the most greenhouse gases, explore how to cut emissions. By Ron Scherer
House, dropping timetable, backs two-stage plan for funding the war
The bill, approved Thursday, is not likely to go far. Both President Bush and many Democrats in the Senate oppose it. By Gail Russell Chaddock
Reporters face unusual limits at Padilla terror trial
Security officers might prevent reporters from asking questions of defense lawyers or federal prosecutors under certain circumstances. By Warren Richey
EDITORIAL
Filling China's spiritual vacuum
The party's revival of Confucius reveals a contest of ideas and faith among the Chinese.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Americans' role in US policy, how to measure failure in Iraq, shielding children from TV violence, and the UN's role in solving conflict.
OPINION
A political marriage of necessity: a single state of Palestine-Israel
The case of South Africa shows that a unity government can succeed. By Ali Abunimah
China's changing view of its past
Subtle shifts in Shanghai reveal a greater change in historical perception. By Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom
FEATURES, CURRENTS
For magazine industry, less may be more
Time magazine's move to shed subscribers aims to shore up the publication. By Randy Dotinga
Time to consolidate student loans
Graduates may be inundated with offers. Here's some advice from the experts. By Chris Gaylord
A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money
Alcoa bid pushes Dow higher, affluent investors look overseas for better returns, and vacationers prepare to spend more this summer. By Robert Kilborn
US ports may choke China's success
Experts predict bottlenecks will slow shipments to the West Coast and in the process, shrink the US trade deficit with the Asian nation. By David R. Francis
Financial Q&A: Readers' money questions answered
Paying off an old debt may salve your conscience, but not your credit; some advice on IRAs. By Steve Dinnen
Wizard of recycling lures kids to science
At the Mama Tierra workshop in Mexico City, a kid's wistful 'I want a remote-control boat' is a plan, not a dream. By Kimberly N. Chase
THE HOME FORUM
Real veto power
We can object to the view that consciousness is finite.
I've been places and have the bobble-head dolls and T-shirts to prove it!
Travel: He always buys kitschy souvenirs when he travels - and keeps them way too long. By Steve Coronella
The sound of a Maine spring: 'quack'
For a few weeks each spring, thousands of ducks return to Maine rivers. Do they do it mostly for the fun? By Robert Klose
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USA
Voters in a Dallas suburb became the first in the nation Saturday toprohibit landlords from renting to most illegal immigrants. The ban, passed in Farmers Branch, Texas, requires apartment managers to verify that renters are US citizens or legal immigrants before leasing to them or face a misdemeanor charge punishable by a fine of up to $500. The ordinance includes exemptions for minors, seniors, and some families whose members include legal residents and illegal immigrants. It passed 68 percent to 32 percent, according to final, unofficial returns.
The Missouri River neared its highest point in Jefferson City, Mo., Saturday, after a week of flooding towns upstream, but it was not near the 34-foot peak predicted. As of Saturday morning, the river reached 29 feet - six feet above flood stage - flooding some riverside roads and paths and nearly 1,400 acres of farmland.
An alleged sex offender from the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list was arrested Saturday in Montreal, the FBI said. Richard Steve Goldberg had been on the run for six years. He is scheduled to appear in Canadian court on Monday for violating that country's immigration laws. He is expected to be extradited to the US.
A fire on Catalina Island, Calif., should be encircled by Tuesday evening, according to Andrew Olvera, Los Angeles County Fire Capt. The blaze has caused about $2.1 million in damage. Many of the 4,000 evacuated residents are returning to the island. In Georgia and northern Florida, another wildfire has burned more than 330 square miles over the past week.
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney was to defend his oppositionto gay marriage Sunday on "60 Minutes" by citing the Bible. "We're people that are designed to live together as male and female and we're gonna have families," he said, according to prereleased transcripts.
The first-ever "forever" stamps are being rolled out Monday, at 41 cents each for a first-class letter. Although the postage price is now 2 cents higher than previous rates, the new stamp will remain valid regardless of any future increases.
Etc...
I think I'll put it up on blocks If you haven't heard, York Heiden has been reunited with his prize pearl-colored 1990 Audi again. That's after it was stolen for the second time... in one day. Yes, you read that correctly. Back on April 27, while his wife was using the car for errands in Stevens Point, Wis., a thief helped himself to it in the parking lot of a grocery store - an easy heist because the keys had been left in the ignition. But Stevens Point is a town of only about 25,000 people, and Heiden reasoned that the car might be found sooner rather than later if he called acquaintances and asked them to be on the lookout for it. Sure enough, a mechanic friend spotted it not far away and determined that the keys were gone. So, at Heiden's request, he reached under the dashboard and pulled the ignition coil loose. Alas, the Audi is a V-8 Quattro model and has a two-coil system.
Someone - apparently the same thief - knew it still could be started, and by the time Heiden arrived
with a backup key it was gone again. "I was speechless," he told reporters. "All I could do was hold the key in my hand and look at it." Four days later, another acquaintance located the car and telephoned police. This time, however, a headlight had been broken and some interior trim was damaged. But at least those were fixable. That matters because, despite its age, the Audi is still valuable due to that eight-cylinder engine, a rarity. And Heiden should know: He owns a car-repair business.
World
To "lessen the pain of the Iraqi people," Iran's government said itwill meet US negotiators for formal discussions in Baghdad. The timing and level of seniority of the Iranian delegation will be decided by week's end, the Foreign Ministry said. A spokeswoman for Vice President Cheney told reporters that "the conversation [will be] limited to Iraq issues at the ambassadorial level." Iran denies accusations by the Bush administration that it trains militants in Iraq and supplies them with weapons to kill American troops. Mid-level officials from both sides have met briefly on two occasions in recent months.
By car, bus, and even ferries, an estimated 1.5 million people streamed into Izmir, Turkey, Sunday to demand that their country remain secular. The rally was the fourth of its type in a month, and organizers said they hoped it would unite opposition against the Islamist-based government of the Justice and Development Party before Turks vote for a new president July 22.
A UN-sponsored march against child hunger was canceled at the last minute by police in Beijing Sunday when more than double the expected number of participants showed up.Organizers said they were told "there are too many people interested" in it. A day earlier, a giant portrait of Mao Zedong, the father of China's communist revolution, was defaced in Beijing's Tiananmen Square by a man who threw a burning object at it. He was arrested, and a new security clampdown was ordered.
The communist regime in North Korea fired Premier Pak Pong Ju for suggesting an incentive-based system of paying workers, a published report said. The North's official news agency reported last month that Pak had been replaced but did not say why. Sunday's report in a Japanese newspaper said other senior officials blasted the proposal as too expensive and "too similar to US-style capitalism."
Taking another step in its participation in Northern Ireland's new power-sharing government, Sinn Fein confirmed Sunday that it is placing three members on the provincial policing board it previously refused to support.The board is part of a strategy to reform the mostly Protestant police force. Joining it was a key condition of Northern Ireland's dominant Protestant party to agree to cooperate with Sinn Fein in a self-rule government.
Calling the authoritarian president of Zimbabwe "a grubby dictator," Australian Prime Minister John Howard banned the national cricket team from touring the troubled African country in September. Howard argued that Australia's participation would be an enormous propaganda boost to the [Robert] Mugabe regime." Cricket officials said they'd explore the feasibility of playing Zimbabwe at a neutral site, perhaps South Africa. A spokesman for Zimbabwe's Embassy in Australia said Howard should "take [his] politics somewhere else."
The fate of newly elected speaker Tomislav Nikolic hung in the balance Sunday as Serbia's parliament debated replacing him, and legislators from his Radical Party were trying to stall a vote on the matter. Nikolic, an ultranationalist and ally of the late hard-line President Slobodan Milosevic, would have been the third most powerful man in government. But his removal became a condition of the new coalition partnership formed Friday by pro-Western forces and the moderate nationalists of caretaker Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica.
Despite a generally favorable evaluation from international monitors, Armenia's election for a new parliament Sunday was riddled with "mass violations," opposition parties said. They rejected the outcome and said protests would begin immediately. The Central Elections Commission put the Republican Party of Prime Minister Serge Sarkisian in the lead with 33 percent of the vote. On the whole, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said, the election was fairer than the last one, in 2003.
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An Al Qaeda-linked group ambushed American troops on Saturday, capturing three. By Howard LaFranchi
A first look at US case against Padilla
The trial begins Monday in US court for the American - and alleged terror conspirator - held for five years. By Warren Richey
Tougher sell for recruiters: Dad
The percentage of fathers who would support military service for their kids dropped from 77 percent in 2003 to 59 percent by last August, according to defense officials. By Gordon Lubold
Web opens world for young Chinese, but erodes respect
Armed with outside ideas and information, teens are challenging their teachers. And some schools welcome it. By Peter Ford
WHAT SHOULD YOU BUY ORGANIC & WHY?
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WORLD
Arroyo set to keep power in Philippine vote
Filipinos vote Monday in a midterm election expected to dash opposition hopes of impeaching President Gloria Arroyo. By Simon Montlake
Reporters on the Job
Street violence tests Pakistan's president
Some 38 people were killed this weekend in street violence in Pakistan's major cities. By David Montero
Death of Taliban chief leaves void
The killing of charismatic Taliban leader Mullah Dadullah on Sunday in a US-led operation may cripple the insurgent group. By Rachel Morarjee and Mark Sappenfield
Home runs hit the spot for US expats in Cairo
From oil workers to Coca-Cola employees to aspiring Arabic speakers, the players in a softball league here reflect US interests in Egypt. By Dan Murphy
East Timor elects new leader, eyes next vote
The tiny southeast Asian nation elected veteran diplomat Jose Ramos-Horta as its new president. By Simon Montlake
USA
Quest for a final bill on Iraq war funding
Congress and the White House are haggling over benchmarks for the Iraqis. By Gail Russell Chaddock
Mayors think green at N.Y. summit
Leaders of the world's biggest cities, which produce the most greenhouse gases, explore how to cut emissions. By Ron Scherer
House, dropping timetable, backs two-stage plan for funding the war
The bill, approved Thursday, is not likely to go far. Both President Bush and many Democrats in the Senate oppose it. By Gail Russell Chaddock
Reporters face unusual limits at Padilla terror trial
Security officers might prevent reporters from asking questions of defense lawyers or federal prosecutors under certain circumstances. By Warren Richey
EDITORIAL
Filling China's spiritual vacuum
The party's revival of Confucius reveals a contest of ideas and faith among the Chinese.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Americans' role in US policy, how to measure failure in Iraq, shielding children from TV violence, and the UN's role in solving conflict.
OPINION
A political marriage of necessity: a single state of Palestine-Israel
The case of South Africa shows that a unity government can succeed. By Ali Abunimah
China's changing view of its past
Subtle shifts in Shanghai reveal a greater change in historical perception. By Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom
FEATURES, CURRENTS
For magazine industry, less may be more
Time magazine's move to shed subscribers aims to shore up the publication. By Randy Dotinga
Time to consolidate student loans
Graduates may be inundated with offers. Here's some advice from the experts. By Chris Gaylord
A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money
Alcoa bid pushes Dow higher, affluent investors look overseas for better returns, and vacationers prepare to spend more this summer. By Robert Kilborn
US ports may choke China's success
Experts predict bottlenecks will slow shipments to the West Coast and in the process, shrink the US trade deficit with the Asian nation. By David R. Francis
Financial Q&A: Readers' money questions answered
Paying off an old debt may salve your conscience, but not your credit; some advice on IRAs. By Steve Dinnen
Wizard of recycling lures kids to science
At the Mama Tierra workshop in Mexico City, a kid's wistful 'I want a remote-control boat' is a plan, not a dream. By Kimberly N. Chase
THE HOME FORUM
Real veto power
We can object to the view that consciousness is finite.
I've been places and have the bobble-head dolls and T-shirts to prove it!
Travel: He always buys kitschy souvenirs when he travels - and keeps them way too long. By Steve Coronella
The sound of a Maine spring: 'quack'
For a few weeks each spring, thousands of ducks return to Maine rivers. Do they do it mostly for the fun? By Robert Klose
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USA
Voters in a Dallas suburb became the first in the nation Saturday toprohibit landlords from renting to most illegal immigrants. The ban, passed in Farmers Branch, Texas, requires apartment managers to verify that renters are US citizens or legal immigrants before leasing to them or face a misdemeanor charge punishable by a fine of up to $500. The ordinance includes exemptions for minors, seniors, and some families whose members include legal residents and illegal immigrants. It passed 68 percent to 32 percent, according to final, unofficial returns.
The Missouri River neared its highest point in Jefferson City, Mo., Saturday, after a week of flooding towns upstream, but it was not near the 34-foot peak predicted. As of Saturday morning, the river reached 29 feet - six feet above flood stage - flooding some riverside roads and paths and nearly 1,400 acres of farmland.
An alleged sex offender from the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list was arrested Saturday in Montreal, the FBI said. Richard Steve Goldberg had been on the run for six years. He is scheduled to appear in Canadian court on Monday for violating that country's immigration laws. He is expected to be extradited to the US.
A fire on Catalina Island, Calif., should be encircled by Tuesday evening, according to Andrew Olvera, Los Angeles County Fire Capt. The blaze has caused about $2.1 million in damage. Many of the 4,000 evacuated residents are returning to the island. In Georgia and northern Florida, another wildfire has burned more than 330 square miles over the past week.
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney was to defend his oppositionto gay marriage Sunday on "60 Minutes" by citing the Bible. "We're people that are designed to live together as male and female and we're gonna have families," he said, according to prereleased transcripts.
The first-ever "forever" stamps are being rolled out Monday, at 41 cents each for a first-class letter. Although the postage price is now 2 cents higher than previous rates, the new stamp will remain valid regardless of any future increases.
Etc...
I think I'll put it up on blocks If you haven't heard, York Heiden has been reunited with his prize pearl-colored 1990 Audi again. That's after it was stolen for the second time... in one day. Yes, you read that correctly. Back on April 27, while his wife was using the car for errands in Stevens Point, Wis., a thief helped himself to it in the parking lot of a grocery store - an easy heist because the keys had been left in the ignition. But Stevens Point is a town of only about 25,000 people, and Heiden reasoned that the car might be found sooner rather than later if he called acquaintances and asked them to be on the lookout for it. Sure enough, a mechanic friend spotted it not far away and determined that the keys were gone. So, at Heiden's request, he reached under the dashboard and pulled the ignition coil loose. Alas, the Audi is a V-8 Quattro model and has a two-coil system.
Someone - apparently the same thief - knew it still could be started, and by the time Heiden arrived
with a backup key it was gone again. "I was speechless," he told reporters. "All I could do was hold the key in my hand and look at it." Four days later, another acquaintance located the car and telephoned police. This time, however, a headlight had been broken and some interior trim was damaged. But at least those were fixable. That matters because, despite its age, the Audi is still valuable due to that eight-cylinder engine, a rarity. And Heiden should know: He owns a car-repair business.
World
To "lessen the pain of the Iraqi people," Iran's government said itwill meet US negotiators for formal discussions in Baghdad. The timing and level of seniority of the Iranian delegation will be decided by week's end, the Foreign Ministry said. A spokeswoman for Vice President Cheney told reporters that "the conversation [will be] limited to Iraq issues at the ambassadorial level." Iran denies accusations by the Bush administration that it trains militants in Iraq and supplies them with weapons to kill American troops. Mid-level officials from both sides have met briefly on two occasions in recent months.
By car, bus, and even ferries, an estimated 1.5 million people streamed into Izmir, Turkey, Sunday to demand that their country remain secular. The rally was the fourth of its type in a month, and organizers said they hoped it would unite opposition against the Islamist-based government of the Justice and Development Party before Turks vote for a new president July 22.
A UN-sponsored march against child hunger was canceled at the last minute by police in Beijing Sunday when more than double the expected number of participants showed up.Organizers said they were told "there are too many people interested" in it. A day earlier, a giant portrait of Mao Zedong, the father of China's communist revolution, was defaced in Beijing's Tiananmen Square by a man who threw a burning object at it. He was arrested, and a new security clampdown was ordered.
The communist regime in North Korea fired Premier Pak Pong Ju for suggesting an incentive-based system of paying workers, a published report said. The North's official news agency reported last month that Pak had been replaced but did not say why. Sunday's report in a Japanese newspaper said other senior officials blasted the proposal as too expensive and "too similar to US-style capitalism."
Taking another step in its participation in Northern Ireland's new power-sharing government, Sinn Fein confirmed Sunday that it is placing three members on the provincial policing board it previously refused to support.The board is part of a strategy to reform the mostly Protestant police force. Joining it was a key condition of Northern Ireland's dominant Protestant party to agree to cooperate with Sinn Fein in a self-rule government.
Calling the authoritarian president of Zimbabwe "a grubby dictator," Australian Prime Minister John Howard banned the national cricket team from touring the troubled African country in September. Howard argued that Australia's participation would be an enormous propaganda boost to the [Robert] Mugabe regime." Cricket officials said they'd explore the feasibility of playing Zimbabwe at a neutral site, perhaps South Africa. A spokesman for Zimbabwe's Embassy in Australia said Howard should "take [his] politics somewhere else."
The fate of newly elected speaker Tomislav Nikolic hung in the balance Sunday as Serbia's parliament debated replacing him, and legislators from his Radical Party were trying to stall a vote on the matter. Nikolic, an ultranationalist and ally of the late hard-line President Slobodan Milosevic, would have been the third most powerful man in government. But his removal became a condition of the new coalition partnership formed Friday by pro-Western forces and the moderate nationalists of caretaker Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica.
Despite a generally favorable evaluation from international monitors, Armenia's election for a new parliament Sunday was riddled with "mass violations," opposition parties said. They rejected the outcome and said protests would begin immediately. The Central Elections Commission put the Republican Party of Prime Minister Serge Sarkisian in the lead with 33 percent of the vote. On the whole, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said, the election was fairer than the last one, in 2003.
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CSMonitor-This Week's Backstory Articles
Now everyone's a comedian
From stockbrokers to firefighters, more people are pursuing stand-up comedy as a hobby - or even a second career.
Spain's collection agents practice public humiliation
Debtors may be visited by collectors disguised as monks, bagpipe players, bullfighters, or even Zorro.
The iPod generation in stitches
Young people discover a traditional domestic art tailor-made for them - sewing.
The sharks of Australian suburbia
The prime waterfront real estate on Australia's Gold Coast is not just habitat for humanity - even sharks want a piece of the action.
Having a (broom) ball
The sport with the air of a snowball fight may be the biggest thing to sweep college campuses since streaking.
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From stockbrokers to firefighters, more people are pursuing stand-up comedy as a hobby - or even a second career.
Spain's collection agents practice public humiliation
Debtors may be visited by collectors disguised as monks, bagpipe players, bullfighters, or even Zorro.
The iPod generation in stitches
Young people discover a traditional domestic art tailor-made for them - sewing.
The sharks of Australian suburbia
The prime waterfront real estate on Australia's Gold Coast is not just habitat for humanity - even sharks want a piece of the action.
Having a (broom) ball
The sport with the air of a snowball fight may be the biggest thing to sweep college campuses since streaking.
Copyright © 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
The Christian Science Monitor
MAY 3, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
US to meet Iraq's neighbors, but sectarian divisions remain deep
Sunnis and Shiites are split as officials prepare to gather in Egypt to discuss Iraq's future. By Howard LaFranchi
Nature's carbon 'sink' smaller than expected
Earth in 2100 could be up to 2.7 degrees F. hotter than previously predicted, studies say. By Peter N. Spotts
For Barack Obama, a careful courting of Jewish vote
The Democratic presidential hopeful has recalibrated his words about Israel and the Middle East peace process. By Ariel Sabar
Sunni Muslim sheikhs join US in fighting Al Qaeda
Iraqi tribal support is linked to drop in violence in Anbar Province. By Sam Dagher
WHAT SHOULD YOU BUY ORGANIC & WHY?
Which fish are safe to eat? Can you keep your home clean without toxic chemicals? The Green Guide is *the* source for green living, and environmental health and wellness advice. Learn more about The Green Guide's special offer here!
WORLD
Reporters on the Job
Growth in India's industrial hub leaves many behind
Corruption, overregulation, and lack of jobs contribute to the wide gap between India's rich and poor. By Mark Sappenfield
Why Scots face historic election
A pro-independence party looks set to win the May 3 vote, 300 years after Scotland united with England. By Tim Backshall
USA
Immigrants in US march, but in smaller numbers
May Day rallies across the country Tuesday called for legalization, but various groups see different paths forward. By Amanda Paulson
Why newspapers are buyout targets
Rupert Murdoch's bid for Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal underscores tumult in the media industry. By Ron Scherer
Arctic melt-off: ahead of schedule
A new analysis shows that well before the century's end, it could be ice-free for part of the year. By Gregory M. Lamb
EDITORIAL
Letters to the Editor
Readers comment on high CEO pay, parents who take career breaks to rear children and then "relaunch," Cuba after Castro, and the bane of free trade.
Liftoff for 'helicopter' parents
If employers start involving parents with hiring, when do young people learn from mistakes as well as successes?
OPINION
Hip-hop's bad rap
Commentators are quick to condemn it for glorifying violence and misogyny. But do they hear the positive messages within the lyrics? By Sara Libby
A new and improved Bush policy toward North Korea
Even with the 'axis of evil''s most extreme member, Bush nows sees shades of gray. By Pat M. Holt
FEATURES, CURRENTS
Canadian controversy: How do polar bears fare?
Despite global warming, an ongoing study says polar bear populations are rising in the country's eastern Arctic region. By Fred Langan
Different faiths build on common concerns
Ohioans break down religious stereotypes through education and service projects. By Jane Lampman
Monitor follow-up: New Mexico coal plant set back
A proposed 'dirty' power plant loses support in New Mexico - for now. By Moises Velasquez-Manoff
Having a (broom) ball
The sport with the air of a snowball fight may be the biggest thing to sweep college campuses since streaking. By Clayton Collins
THE HOME FORUM
A unifying prayer
Jesus gave humanity a model for prayer.
In Beijing, fascination with cupcakes and cheesecake
An American woman living in China teaches Beijing residents about Western-style baking, including making pizza and banana bread. By By Raul Vasquez
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US to meet Iraq's neighbors, but sectarian divisions remain deep
Sunnis and Shiites are split as officials prepare to gather in Egypt to discuss Iraq's future. By Howard LaFranchi
Nature's carbon 'sink' smaller than expected
Earth in 2100 could be up to 2.7 degrees F. hotter than previously predicted, studies say. By Peter N. Spotts
For Barack Obama, a careful courting of Jewish vote
The Democratic presidential hopeful has recalibrated his words about Israel and the Middle East peace process. By Ariel Sabar
Sunni Muslim sheikhs join US in fighting Al Qaeda
Iraqi tribal support is linked to drop in violence in Anbar Province. By Sam Dagher
WHAT SHOULD YOU BUY ORGANIC & WHY?
Which fish are safe to eat? Can you keep your home clean without toxic chemicals? The Green Guide is *the* source for green living, and environmental health and wellness advice. Learn more about The Green Guide's special offer here!
WORLD
Reporters on the Job
Growth in India's industrial hub leaves many behind
Corruption, overregulation, and lack of jobs contribute to the wide gap between India's rich and poor. By Mark Sappenfield
Why Scots face historic election
A pro-independence party looks set to win the May 3 vote, 300 years after Scotland united with England. By Tim Backshall
USA
Immigrants in US march, but in smaller numbers
May Day rallies across the country Tuesday called for legalization, but various groups see different paths forward. By Amanda Paulson
Why newspapers are buyout targets
Rupert Murdoch's bid for Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal underscores tumult in the media industry. By Ron Scherer
Arctic melt-off: ahead of schedule
A new analysis shows that well before the century's end, it could be ice-free for part of the year. By Gregory M. Lamb
EDITORIAL
Letters to the Editor
Readers comment on high CEO pay, parents who take career breaks to rear children and then "relaunch," Cuba after Castro, and the bane of free trade.
Liftoff for 'helicopter' parents
If employers start involving parents with hiring, when do young people learn from mistakes as well as successes?
OPINION
Hip-hop's bad rap
Commentators are quick to condemn it for glorifying violence and misogyny. But do they hear the positive messages within the lyrics? By Sara Libby
A new and improved Bush policy toward North Korea
Even with the 'axis of evil''s most extreme member, Bush nows sees shades of gray. By Pat M. Holt
FEATURES, CURRENTS
Canadian controversy: How do polar bears fare?
Despite global warming, an ongoing study says polar bear populations are rising in the country's eastern Arctic region. By Fred Langan
Different faiths build on common concerns
Ohioans break down religious stereotypes through education and service projects. By Jane Lampman
Monitor follow-up: New Mexico coal plant set back
A proposed 'dirty' power plant loses support in New Mexico - for now. By Moises Velasquez-Manoff
Having a (broom) ball
The sport with the air of a snowball fight may be the biggest thing to sweep college campuses since streaking. By Clayton Collins
THE HOME FORUM
A unifying prayer
Jesus gave humanity a model for prayer.
In Beijing, fascination with cupcakes and cheesecake
An American woman living in China teaches Beijing residents about Western-style baking, including making pizza and banana bread. By By Raul Vasquez
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
The Christian Science Monitor
MAY 2, 2007 - PAGE ONE STORIES
Key US Army ranks begin to thin
The reenlistment rate for mid-grade enlisted soldiers dropped from 96 percent in 2005 to 84 percent in the first quarter of this year. By Gordon Lubold
Britain foils many terror plots, but missed one
Major terror trial reveals that two of the July 7 subway bombers were tracked before the attack. By Mark Rice-Oxley
On the rise in American cities: the car-free zone
Pedestrians, bicyclists, and joggers are king of the road - at least sometimes - as more US cities ban autos from parks or designated districts. By Daniel B. Wood
Egypt targets Web-savvy opponents
Activists say Abdel Moneim Mahmoud was arrested because he's a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and has a popular blog. By Dan Murphy
WHAT SHOULD YOU BUY ORGANIC & WHY?
Which fish are safe to eat? Can you keep your home clean without toxic chemicals? The Green Guide is *the* source for green living, and environmental health and wellness advice. Learn more about The Green Guide's special offer here!
WORLD
Egypt's Gaza gateway: crossroad of frustration
The border crossing is one of five ways in and out of Gaza. But it has been open just 64 days in the past nine months. By Jill Carroll
As population diversifies, Swedish firms start to as well
They hope it will help them tap into the rising buying power of immigrants, who now spend $30 billion a year on goods and services. By Karin Rives
Colombian leader faces tough sell to US Congress
President Alvaro Uribe will fight for a trade deal and continued US aid when he arrives in Washington Wednesday amid a growing scandal back home. By Sibylla Brodzinsky
Reporters on the Job
Cuba's May Day goes on - without Castro
On Tuesday, the country's ailing leader missed his third May Day in his 48 years of power. By Sara Miller Llana
USA
US ocean observatories imperiled by 'earmark' crackdown
The Senate has twice passed bills to formally establish and fund a national monitoring system, but House versions never came to a vote. By Colin Woodard
What's US economy's future? Ask illegal immigrants.
The rise and fall of border crossings foretells economic change, researchers say. By Faye Bowers
EDITORIAL
Letters to the Editor
Readers discuss carbon statistics, the real problem of TV violence, home-loan tips, and the joys of small houses.
For the next president, a key test
Each candidate must give clearer visions of a post-Iraq-war world and why she or he should be the one to lead it.
OPINION
The gambling scam on America's poor
What kind of government spends millions of taxpayer dollars peddling false hope to confiscate cash from its poorest citizens to fatten state coffers? By Mark Lange
Imagining a world with more female heads of state
Women have shown they can handle the top job. Yet gender bias has persisted. By John Hughes
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FEATURES, CURRENTS
Harry Potter and the magic of reading
With the final book due in July, teachers assess the impact the popular series has had on children's learning. By Shayna Garlick
America dines out with the Zagats
More ethnic choices and more-savvy diners have spawned an American culinary revolution. By Jennifer Wolcott
A crack in the Microsoft fortress?
Dell's decision to offer an older operating system on some of its computers is not a good sign for the company. By Tom Regan
The sharks of Australian suburbia
The prime waterfront real estate on Australia's Gold Coast is not just habitat for humanity - even sharks want a piece of the action. By Nick Squires
THE HOME FORUM
Hope for Somalia
There is a way out of every wilderness.
Oh, for the sweet freedom of fearless exploration
Sometimes it's best to let kids discover their limits without worrying. By Sally Marshall
Pirouette of man and machine
When the construction crews arrived to repair the road in front of her house, the 'ballet' began. By Dawn Goldsmith
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
(c) 2007 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.
Key US Army ranks begin to thin
The reenlistment rate for mid-grade enlisted soldiers dropped from 96 percent in 2005 to 84 percent in the first quarter of this year. By Gordon Lubold
Britain foils many terror plots, but missed one
Major terror trial reveals that two of the July 7 subway bombers were tracked before the attack. By Mark Rice-Oxley
On the rise in American cities: the car-free zone
Pedestrians, bicyclists, and joggers are king of the road - at least sometimes - as more US cities ban autos from parks or designated districts. By Daniel B. Wood
Egypt targets Web-savvy opponents
Activists say Abdel Moneim Mahmoud was arrested because he's a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and has a popular blog. By Dan Murphy
WHAT SHOULD YOU BUY ORGANIC & WHY?
Which fish are safe to eat? Can you keep your home clean without toxic chemicals? The Green Guide is *the* source for green living, and environmental health and wellness advice. Learn more about The Green Guide's special offer here!
WORLD
Egypt's Gaza gateway: crossroad of frustration
The border crossing is one of five ways in and out of Gaza. But it has been open just 64 days in the past nine months. By Jill Carroll
As population diversifies, Swedish firms start to as well
They hope it will help them tap into the rising buying power of immigrants, who now spend $30 billion a year on goods and services. By Karin Rives
Colombian leader faces tough sell to US Congress
President Alvaro Uribe will fight for a trade deal and continued US aid when he arrives in Washington Wednesday amid a growing scandal back home. By Sibylla Brodzinsky
Reporters on the Job
Cuba's May Day goes on - without Castro
On Tuesday, the country's ailing leader missed his third May Day in his 48 years of power. By Sara Miller Llana
USA
US ocean observatories imperiled by 'earmark' crackdown
The Senate has twice passed bills to formally establish and fund a national monitoring system, but House versions never came to a vote. By Colin Woodard
What's US economy's future? Ask illegal immigrants.
The rise and fall of border crossings foretells economic change, researchers say. By Faye Bowers
EDITORIAL
Letters to the Editor
Readers discuss carbon statistics, the real problem of TV violence, home-loan tips, and the joys of small houses.
For the next president, a key test
Each candidate must give clearer visions of a post-Iraq-war world and why she or he should be the one to lead it.
OPINION
The gambling scam on America's poor
What kind of government spends millions of taxpayer dollars peddling false hope to confiscate cash from its poorest citizens to fatten state coffers? By Mark Lange
Imagining a world with more female heads of state
Women have shown they can handle the top job. Yet gender bias has persisted. By John Hughes
Get a FREE sample issue of the Monitor.
FEATURES, CURRENTS
Harry Potter and the magic of reading
With the final book due in July, teachers assess the impact the popular series has had on children's learning. By Shayna Garlick
America dines out with the Zagats
More ethnic choices and more-savvy diners have spawned an American culinary revolution. By Jennifer Wolcott
A crack in the Microsoft fortress?
Dell's decision to offer an older operating system on some of its computers is not a good sign for the company. By Tom Regan
The sharks of Australian suburbia
The prime waterfront real estate on Australia's Gold Coast is not just habitat for humanity - even sharks want a piece of the action. By Nick Squires
THE HOME FORUM
Hope for Somalia
There is a way out of every wilderness.
Oh, for the sweet freedom of fearless exploration
Sometimes it's best to let kids discover their limits without worrying. By Sally Marshall
Pirouette of man and machine
When the construction crews arrived to repair the road in front of her house, the 'ballet' began. By Dawn Goldsmith
Watch and hear Monitor reporters in on-air interviews
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